The Pentagon has a laser that identifies people by their heartbeat

As MIT Technology Review reports, the Pentagon has developed a laser that can identify people — from a distance — by their heartbeat. The technology, known as Jetson, uses laser vibrometry to… Read more: The Pentagon has a laser that identifies people by their heartbeat

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Firefox revamp for Android promises privacy without losing features

However, the big deal may be what you can’t see. Preview is running on the same GeckoView engine that underlies Focus, delivering up to twice the speed of regular Firefox — Mozilla likens the… Continued here: Firefox revamp for Android promises privacy without losing features

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New ‘Overwatch’ Lego sets feature Wrecking Ball, Junkrat and Roadhog

There will be two sets available: a smaller Wrecking Ball, the rotund robot piloted by Hammond the hamster, and a larger Junkrat & Roadhog set with a bike and signage inspired by the Junkertown… See more here: New ‘Overwatch’ Lego sets feature Wrecking Ball, Junkrat and Roadhog

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Google and University of Chicago face lawsuit over shared patient data

Under HIPAA, medical providers are allowed to share data with others for research purposes, so long as they’re de-identified. The lawsuit asserts that the date and timestamps are a violation,… Go here to read the rest: Google and University of Chicago face lawsuit over shared patient data

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Google makes it easy to share GIFs from search

If the selection ever looks lacking, it’s probably because Google gets its shareable GIFs from content partners. All the options in the section come from the company’s partner streaming services,… See the article here: Google makes it easy to share GIFs from search

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